Micro-organisms as a source of Food/other benefits: Food Microbiology

Environmental Microbiology

• Role of Microorganisms in Biogeochemical Cycle
• The cycling of metals
• Metal ions are important microbial nutrients
• Primarily involves transition from insoluble to soluble forms
• Allows trace metals to be be used by organisms

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Biological Warfare and Bioterrorism

• Microbes can be fashioned into biological weapons
• Bioterrorism
• Uses microbes or their toxins to terrorize human populations
• Agroterrorism
• Uses microbes to terrorize human populations by destroying the food supply

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